Raggs
Regular Member
gun show at the Delta Plex Oct 13 & 14, 2012. Run by J&J sports. Who's interested?
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Grand Rapids Gun and Knife show
- Thread starter Raggs
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DrTodd
Michigan Moderator
I'd like to go... after my childrens' soccer matches.
Raggs
Regular Member
sweet, this is the one where the 2nd amendment is actually followed!
DrTodd
Michigan Moderator
We'll see... not that I doubt Shadow bear so much as they may "change their mind" when we show up...lol
SpringerXDacp
New member
They allow carry, but, IIRC, only CC if not zip-tied. i.e. Unloaded.
Tucker6900
Regular Member
What do you mean "zip tied"?
SpringerXDacp
New member
Most gun shows in the US do not allow loaded, "civilian" carry (holstered handguns) in the show unless you're LE, either in uniform or plain clothes if you have your creds with you. If you're not LE, they make you unload your Roscoe and they run a zip-tie through the action. Some shows will confiscate your mag(s) until you're ready to leave.
Shadow Bear
Michigan Moderator
When I went, it was 1911 condition 1 with two full mags. No comments, no problems.
If they do try to disarm you, ask for a refund, and leave!
I believe the zip tie & chamber check is for people too cheap to rent a table for $30, and just bring stuff & wander around half the day, hoping someone will buy their Moisin for $200...
Edit to add- just sent them an email to confirm that lawful carry is OK. Will advise on their response.
If they do try to disarm you, ask for a refund, and leave!
I believe the zip tie & chamber check is for people too cheap to rent a table for $30, and just bring stuff & wander around half the day, hoping someone will buy their Moisin for $200...
Edit to add- just sent them an email to confirm that lawful carry is OK. Will advise on their response.
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Raggs
Regular Member
Joining us?
Shadow Bear
Michigan Moderator
Absolutely!
Big Gay Al
Michigan Moderator
I'd go but, having been off work the last 2.5 months due to illness, I don't have the money to spend like I'd probably want to. I'd end up probably drooling on some gun that I'd really like to buy, but can't. To me, window shopping is pure torture. 
Of course, I still do it, looking at gunbroker.com and gallery of guns, and Bud's gun shop. Damn, I hope I get to go back to work soon. This is gonna kill me!
Of course, I still do it, looking at gunbroker.com and gallery of guns, and Bud's gun shop. Damn, I hope I get to go back to work soon. This is gonna kill me!
Tucker6900
Regular Member
Exactly.
Raggs
Regular Member
OC fun
anyone else interested in some good old fashioned open carry fun?
anyone else interested in some good old fashioned open carry fun?
detroit_fan
Regular Member
I'd go but, having been off work the last 2.5 months due to illness, I don't have the money to spend like I'd probably want to. I'd end up probably drooling on some gun that I'd really like to buy, but can't. To me, window shopping is pure torture.
better be careful, some shows i have been to have a "you drool on it, you bought it" policy